Membership Levels

By joining the Friends of the Freer and Sackler Galleries, you receive special "insider" access to the museums; invitations to custom-designed trips led by curators and art experts to collections throughout the United States and around the world; the best seats in the house for any Meyer Auditorium concert, film, performance, or lecture . . . and much, much more! Qualifying contributions confer membership for one calendar year and entitle two people to participate in all events.

($) - denotes extra charge
(R) - reservation required

Patron Membership Levels and Benefits

PATRONS' CIRCLE ($1,500–$2,999)

Complimentary subscription to Friends monthly newsletter

Prominent listing in annual report

Complimentary copy of one exhibition catalogue (selected by the museums)

Complimentary copy of one additional exhibition catalogue (selected by the museums)

The value of Director's Circle benefits is $555 and the remainder is tax-deductible.

FOUNDERS' CIRCLE ($5,000–$9,999)

Enjoy the privileges of the Director's Circle, plus:

Invitation to Reception with the Artists and concert (R)

Prominent listing of your name on donor panels displayed in both Galleries

Complimentary subscription to annual journal Ars Orientalis

Discounted accommodation and dining at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The value of Founders' Circle benefits is $625 and the remainder is tax-deductible.

SPONSORS' CIRCLE ($10,000–$19,999)

Enjoy the privileges of the Founders' Circle, plus:

Personalized tour of the collection and cocktails for you and four guests (upon request)

The value of Sponsors' Circle benefits is $725 and the remainder is tax-deductible.

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ($20,000 and above)

Members of the Leadership Circle provide the Galleries with crucial funding for special projectsidentified by the museum director. Each year, members vote to apply a portion of the Leadership Circle's annual giving to one of these projects.

Enjoy all privileges of the Sponsors' Circle, plus:

Invitation to a dinner with the director and a curator of your choice

Recognition in all support materials for the project your donation directly funds

Invitation to an annual dinner with members of the Board of Trustees

The value of Leadership Circle benefits is $1,125 and the remainder is tax-deductible.

Associate Membership Levels and Benefits

CONTRIBUTORS ($250-$499)

Invitation to one special event (R)

Priority seating at select films (R)

Complimentary art publication

Subscription to Curatorial and Associates E-newsletters

25% discount on Orientations magazine subscription

Advance invitation to annual Gala

The value of Contributor’s Circle benefits is $35 and the remainder is tax-deductible.

SUPPORTERS ($500-$1,499)

Enjoy the privileges of the Contributors circle, plus:

Invitation to one exhibition opening reception (R)

Invitation to one curator-led exhibition tour (R)

Listing in Annual Report

The value of Supporter’s Circle benefits is $80 and the remainder is tax-deductible.

For more information, please contact Jane Kestner at 202.633.0417 or KestnerJ@si.edu.

Please note: The Freer Gallery of Art will be closed to the public from January 2016 until summer 2017. The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Library, and Archives will remain open for the duration of the renovation. Learn more »